About this place
Buford Dam Park is a Corps-managed park on Lake Lanier near Buford, Georgia. The entrance is at 1200 Buford Dam Rd.
Can I use this place today?
Use caution
Lake level is significantly below full pool. Shoreline access or dock heights may be affected.
Estimate from the current lake level. This is not an official operating report.
Official operating status
Reported by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Recreation area
Reported RestrictedOlder report
Last reported September 22, 2026.
- Swimming beach
Reported RestrictedOlder report
Last reported September 22, 2026.
Last checked by Lake Insights October 26, 2026. A check does not mean the operator confirmed the condition again.
An older report stays visible with its original date. It is not shown as a current condition.
1,063.03 ft
Full pool: 1,071 ft
−7.97 ft vs full pool
Falling
7-day change: Down 0.41 ft
68°
Clear
4.7 mph
ESE
Location
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- 0.7 mi
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- 2.3 mi
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- 3.0 mi
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How today's lake conditions affect this place
Based on the latest published lake level for this reservoir.
Current conditions
Low water
Launch may be difficult; shallow areas near the ramp end.
Current level: 1,063.03 ft · Full pool 1,071 ft
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Updated October 26, 2026
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